MidAtlantic Fiber AssociationTeach Online - MidAtlantic Fiber Association

We are looking for proposals: from new-to-MAFA and more diverse speakers and instructors; for topics that don’t work as well in our in-person conference’s 2-1/2 day format; and of course from our familiar instructors as well.
We offer virtual classes in all forms of weaving, spinning, dyeing, felting, surface design, and other fiber-related practices. We usually take July/August off, and around the holidays in December, but otherwise classes run year-round.
Programs may include lectures, classes, and workshops, which can range from lectures with Q&A, to 2 or 3-hour demos or hands-on classes, up to multiple 2 or 3-hour sessions spread out over days or weeks for more complex topics.
We use Lessonface to manage registration and host the Zoom meetings and recordings.
All classes will be recorded and available to students for 30 days after class concludes.

Looking for the short form to propose a lecture? CLICK HERE.

Questions? Need more info? Email virtual@mafafiber.org.

Virtual Workshop Proposal Form

Please submit a separate form for each class/lecture proposed.

Instructor Information

Name:(Required)

First Last

Email:(Required)

Website:

Other Social Media Site, ID, or hashtag:

Phone:(Required)

Best number for us to reach you about your workshop

Cell Phone:

Mailing Address:(Required)

For mailing payment

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

If your class is selected, how do you prefer to be paid?

Mail a check to the address above

PayPal

Zelle (US only)

Other, please provide details below

If PayPal, Zelle, or other, please provide the email address or other details:

Brief biographical and teaching experience:(Required)

This will be posted on the website with the class description

Is there any other information about your practice or teaching experience we should know?

Class Information

Please provide details on a separate form for each class you propose

Title of Class/Lecture:(Required)

The session is a:(Required)

60- 90 Minute Lecture

2-Hour Class or Presentation

4-Hour Class (two 2-hour sessions)

6-Hour Class (two 3-hour or three 2-hour sessions)

8-Hour Class (four 2-hour sessions)

Other

For 4-Hour Classes, do you prefer your sessions be:

Check all that apply

Sessions on the same day, e.g. morning and afternoon

Sessions on consecutive days, e.g. Saturday and Sunday

Sessions a week or more apart to allow students to work between sessions

For 6-Hour Classes, do you prefer your sessions be:

Check all that apply

Sessions on the same day, e.g. morning and afternoon

Sessions on consecutive days, e.g. Saturday and Sunday

Sessions a week or more apart to allow students to work between sessions

For 8-Hour Classes, do you prefer your sessions be:

Sessions morning and afternoon on consecutive days, e.g. Saturday and Sunday

Sessions a week or more apart to allow students to work between sessions

Fiber Art Category:(Required)

Check all that apply

Weaving

Spinning and Fiber Prep

Dyeing

Felting

Surface Embellishment, Embroidery, Sewing

Other, please specify below

Other Category:(Required)

Description of what will be taught or demonstrated:(Required)

This description will be used in the class listing on the website.

Any additional comments/explanation of your class/lecture:

This info will help us understand your session and may be included on the workshop detail page.

Required level of student expertise:(Required)

Check one

Open to all levels – No experience necessary

Beginner – Some experience with equipment and able to perform basic techniques

Intermediate – Comfortable with equipment, experienced in a variety of techniques, able to plan, draft, and design work

Advanced – Very comfortable with equipment, skilled at a wide variety of techniques, willing to experiment

MAXIMUM class size:(Required)

If “Other”, please specify.

No limit

Other

If this is a "round robin" or students will share their work after class, note that Lessonface now has a Discussion Board feature where you and students can post and upload photos. If you want to handle post-class sharing differently, let us know how?

Facebook group

Google Drive or Photos

Dropbox

Slack or Discord

Other, please describe below

Other photo/sample sharing:

Student Materials, Equipment and Tools

Are materials or equipment needed for your session?(Required)

Yes

Student equipment, materials, and tools needed:(Required)

Will you provide a handout?(Required)

Handouts in PDF format will be uploaded to the event website for students to access.

Yes

Do you have a materials kit for student purchase?(Required)

Yes

Provide details of what is included in the kit, the approximate cost to students including shipping, and how to order:(Required)

We will include information about materials kits in the class description and students will be responsible to make arrangements directly with instructors to purchase them.
We recommend a cut off date for kit orders about two weeks before the class to allow time for shipping.
Provide as much info as you have now, and we can firm up details if your proposal is accepted.

Will students have to prepare materials or perform tasks before the workshop?(Required)

Yes

What are students required to prepare before the workshop?(Required)

Provide “Homework” instructions here.

Zoom Format

For classes, do you prefer your class be interactive or lecture-style with Q&A?(Required)

Interactive is a regular Zoom meeting. Lecture-style is a Zoom webinar with chat and Q&A, but no participant video/audio.

Interactive: Zoom meeting-style

Lecture: webinar-style

Do you need a volunteer moderator to assist with your class?(Required)

Volunteer moderators can monitor questions in chat while you present and help with spotlighting.

Yes, I would like a moderator

No, I will manage my class myself

Permission to share recording:(Required)

We will share the recording(s) of your class with paid students in that class for 30 days after the end of class. Do you grant MAFA permission to share the recording(s) of your class? If you wish to share for a different time period, please check “Other” and specify the time.

Yes

Other

Other Info

Please note any additional comments, questions, or support you need from us to conduct your class successfully:

Digital Images and Video

Please upload digital images to illustrate your class topic and a headshot we can include with your bio.

Send photos that are clear, bright, and colorful to help us best promote your class.

Label each image with your last name and either “headshot” or the short workshop description, (e.g.) Smith_headshot, Smith_BeginningWeaving.

For large images, if you are not able to attach your photos, please email them to virtual@mafafiber.org, with your last name and workshop name in the subject.

Headshot

Upload a headshot or similar, 1080px x 1080px, jpeg or png, labeled (e.g.) Lastname_headshot

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Workshop Image(s)

Attach at least one image that illustrates what students will learn in your workshop, jpeg or png, labeled (e.g.) Lastname_ShortWorkshopName

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Are you interested in including a short video clip on the class detail page to demonstrate what you will teach?

If yes, please email us at virtual@mafafiber.org to coordinate.

Yes, I want to include a video clip

No thanks

Important

Remember to click SUBMIT, and be sure to wait for a confirmation message and email before navigating away from this page! If you do not get a confirmation message, scroll up through your proposal to see if you have any highlighted missing form fields.

If you do not receive an email confirmation and copy of your proposal, please email virtual@mafafiber.org.